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Show f I Page Holiday Shopping Guide Sanpete County Messenger 8 !rrrr.r.r.sr.r.r.rrr.rrf.rirrrrr.rffcrrrrfT.'rr.r-.irrr-Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks to others . a reverence and renewal that helps them stay rooted in their faith For what are you most grateful? The holiday of Thanksgiving sometimes gets concealed under the massive feast of food and football and the onset of the Christmas holiday rush getting underway in earnest. It may be surprising when all the "things are moved aside to find what inspires the most gratitude. "Grandma is one child's reply to the gratitude question. "A warm home is another's response. One time, a class was gien the assignment for each indi idual student to write out a "gratitude list of 100 items they were most grateful for. Some students got overwhelmed with the task, but once they started w riling, the more they realized that they were blessed. Other students avoided the assignment completely and missed a golden opportunity. What would society be like if our time of making "New Year's Resolutions came at a time like Thanksgiving? One could ask any member of a Jew ish congregation who actively participates in the Jewish Holiday, Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur is a thanks-givinof vv ith instead of done sorts, fasting is It a time of introspecfeasting. tion "What have I done with the blessings I have received?" It also is a time of resolution - What am I going to do this next year to become a better person? Yom Kippur participants come away with g, - -- Utahs Highway Death Toll As of November through the vear, no matter what adversity or blessing accompanies that year. What follows are some ex- pressions of gratitude toward people in Sanpete County for their gifts of serv ice, kindness and gratitude to their fellow man and Many of these mesin came sages anonymously, but credit has been given where possible. G RATH 1 1) E M ESS AG ES When a wildfire spread and woman-kin- d. Moroni approached Feed Company's breeder farm west of Nephi. many volunteers came forward, risking their safety and their equipment to save this farm. While we battled this blaze there were cedar trees exploding sending sparks and flames shooting 50 feet into the air. The smoke was everywhere as burning ash drifted into the coops. Yet these people persisted and as a result, the farm was saved. There is a woman who volunteers her time and her means to help feed the hungry here in Sanpete. She doesn't even get compensation for the gas in her car as she drives to deliver the food, or ask for donations from clubs and merchants. Mary Goodwin loves what she does and loves the people she serves. I don't know any one vv ho works so tirelessly on behalf of people so in need. "Twenty years ago. the Corona Family settled in Ephraim. Director. They set about to work at the pro"Every year, there are about cessing plant in Moroni, and make a home for themselves that was twenty people who volunteer their time to put together the Sanpete better than what they had experienced in Mexico. They brought County Fair. It can be a thankless with them the opportunity for job, but each year they do it just people in Sanpete to share in the the same. The Bowns, Susan unique culture from their native Hatch, Kristine Anderson, land. They also set an example of Tammy, and others you're apand noticed! extended and care of preciated family taking "Dale and Jackie Neilson have each other. This culture is one of the most sacrificing and sharing only been running Manti Grocery for a short time, but I've noticed that we can learn from." much friendlier the place is how "MANY THANKSlL.To all that the thoughtful people wo have now theyre here. Thank you helped us survive the stresses of for being a part of the Manti ComJanet's accident. For all your lov- munity. Lloyd and Arlene Smith have ing concern and support with visletters and given their time to help our chilits, calls, meals, cards, prayers, and especially for caring dren learn to read better. They sac for our children, we are eternally grateful. P.S. May God bless the - EMI's!." The Glenn Family, Manti There are so many people in this county who quietly go about the business of serving others. These unsung heros show up at odd times, just when the need is the most great. They might be the people who frequent the Senior Center. They might be members of the Lions or Rotary Clubs. But just as the Good Samaritan, they are those who show mercy'. year. through education. - Cly Big Pine ppmourri pots Fairview 9 South Main Mjrr.fi 835-410- Springville ( o) 11 a.m. -- 489-369- 12 noon Dec. 14 Dec. 23 -- Lynda Nelson Steve Bird Kim 11 a.m. Peek 12 noon 1 -- p.m. "Walking Home With You" CD $14.95 11 a.m. 1 p.m. "Wake Me for the -- Resurrection" $9.95 12 noon 2 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. "My Soul Delighteth" CD $15.95; Cass $10.95 Time TBA "Prayers That Bring -- -- Mt. Pleasant, Utah Your TULL Service Suiicrm.-irkc-f Dont forget Cavalier Pizza on the west side of our store. Featuring D)t3WiiitP) $2.95 Steve Bird - Some of our services include: Video and Nintendo rentals, film processing, fax service, Western Union, money orders, Utah Fish & Game license agent, wedding lists, stamps, etc. 12 noon -- 'The p.m. (Repeat) p.m. (Repeat) Real Rain Man" 5 p.m. -- wonderful pizzas, bread sticks, and more. Look for our weekly special. 1 11 a.m.-- l 7 p.m. Bro. Paul H. Dunn "A Father is..." Radio Gibbon's Family Terrels Thriftway - 1050 South State Featuring complete variety of grocery, fresh produce, bakery, meat, health & beauty aids, as well as soft goods. 8 "By Love & Grace" $11.95 10 a.m. Nov. 30 mm Terrors Tliriffway on all of their books, tapes, CDs and pictures that day! Robert Kirby 427-333- 8 1 Meet the author and receive a Christy Hinkson Guided Tours Gifts Floral mm Anita Stanslield (801) Rental snowmobiles Emu' Turns Radio Service ur home more Many different ne Cranberry, Cetg,our kofidacj, shopping start at Nov. 29 Sports Vanilla, vehicle which allows you to comfortably reach the pedals without being too close to the steering wheel. You may need a telescoping adjustment to allow you to move the steering wheel away from your chest 717 North Main 1 Full Service Snowmobile Dealer VAILABLE... Let these littlfe wpnders festive than everiKis holida kinds to cho fe from: Driving Tip: Consider safety when buying a new or used vehicle. Choose a ministrator of a hospital. George Winn may not like the limelight, but lie's getting it this year! Thanks George. There have been a lot of County and especially to the people make sacrifices to afford schools. les a quiet hero. VMAX700SX Sales candle much to our youth, to our health, and to our economy. This year he's the president of Sanpete Chamber of Commerce. Hes the producer of the Sanpete Youth Pioneer Pageant. I le's a former president of Sanpete Rotary, and lies the ad- de Bailey, VNDLESi Total 1995 Fatalities -326 . Theres a man who gives so serving the community as we strive to improve health care Year to Date 1996 NO ter place! IEC looks forward to 1 15, 1996 Year to Date 1995 - inmates at Central Utah Correctional Facity the opportunity to find their way back to God. People from all religions came together to make this happen. The best thing that can happen is for inmates to get a chance to get to know volunteers who have a track record of making different decisions under lifes stresses. Doug Barton quietly goes about his business. Many dont remember the youth who set up his first radio station in his home. He built the sound system used for the Mormon Miracle Pageant. I le provides invaluable community support for events going on in Sanpete Snowmobile Skyline! The Central Utah Area Health Education Center says; Thunk you! to Snow College for hosting our center's office this CU-A- rificed a lot of time last year to helping third graders at Manti Elementary now theyre working hard at the Sanpete Academy. Thanks for making Sanpete a bet- GIFT BOOK SETS We have had many requests for packaged sets of books. We have these sets at a 20 Discount. Some of the sets available are: During this season of thanksgiving, we wish to express our gratitude for your loyal service this past year. Thank you! Anita Stansficld's Chris Heimerdinger's Gerais Lund's Scot Proctors First Love Series Tennis Shoes Series Work and the Glory Series Witness of the Light Series Many others are available! Miracles" $7.95 10 a.m. 12 noon 'The Last Valentine" -- James Pratt $13.95 11 a.m. Judy Law -- 12 noon "Mary" (Piet.) $2.25 and $9.95 'The Holy Family" (Piet.) $2.25 and $9.95 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. JiCappu Ldolthaus! i l |